Oddly, this has pretty much the same basic plot as the last Koontz book I read, TICKTOCK. A young man and a young woman meet and get chased around by a viscious assassin who seems to be virtually unstoppable and who is easily able to track them down wherever they go. But, where the villian of TICKTOCK was magical in nature, the killer in THE GOOD GUY relies on technology to stay two steps ahead of his quarry. People die, secrets are revealed, and true love blossoms. Also, where TICKTOCK was an annoying mess due to its awkward blend of horror and slapstick, THE GOOD GUY actually delivers some very solid suspense. The good guys in THE GOOD GUY are interesting and likable, but the real show-stealer is the character of the psychotic killer--the frightening and nuanced depiction of whom is easily the best part of the story. The plot is disappointingly thin, but Koontz's writing is crisp and keeps the action moving forward at breakneck speed. All in all, a good read, but not very memorable in the long run.